Investing.com - Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) reported second quarter earnings that missed analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that fell short of forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $0.71 on revenue of $1.24B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $0.72 on revenue of $1.27B. That compared to EPS of $0.65 on revenue of $1.21B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $0.76 on revenue of $1.26B in the previous quarter.
Agilent Technologies shares lost 8.84% to trade at $69.30 in after-hours trade following the report.
Agilent Technologies shares lost 8.84% to trade at $69.30 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, Agilent Technologies shares are up 12.69%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 14.44% year to date.
Agilent Technologies follows other major Technology sector earnings this month
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Microsoft reported third quarter EPS of $1.14 on revenue of $30.57B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1 on revenue of $29.88B.
Apple earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with second quarter EPS of $2.46 on revenue of $58.02B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $2.36 on revenue of $57.54B
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